How's The South Florida Bite? Holiday, Big L Etc..

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Thursday 7/10/14 Went to Clewiston today for lunch.  They are moving a lot of water south from the lake, and the levels seem to be high at the Clewiston ramps, and they are up at the Holey Land.  There should be a lot of water moving in the Holey Land, and Alley this weekend.  Moving water should be good for fishing.

[Mattbasscrusher]

Anybody been to holiday lately? I've been too busy with work and school to go.

[Gotfishyfingers?]

I went out north of Holiday on the 4th for a few hrs with a buddy. Had a ton of action throwing the usual line-up but nothing over 2-3 lbs.. So who's fishing where this weekend??

[SoFlaBassAddict]

I'll either be at Lox or Holiday tomorrow. Probably Lox as I think there is a tourney at Holiday. Weather is looking like it'll be halfway decent for the first half of the day. Just plugged in the charger, topped off the oil, etc etc. I'm itching to go get on a fish or two.

[Gotfishyfingers?]

I just confirmed with my buddy, LOX it is for me.. 

[Mattbasscrusher]

I'm fishing the tourny with a good buddy if mine tmm. Well see how i stack up

[piscicidal]

I fished "Flip Fest" at Holiday Saturday.   I hadn't fished out there in awhile, made a big run in the morning and the spot was a complete wash out.   I was also having engine problems and I couldn't move around like I wanted.  With all the storms popping up,  I wasn't comfortable with my lack of mobility out there.  I went in early (11:30)...had the start of a decent bag, threw back a 6.2lber.

 

Went to Lox Sunday afternoon and had a fun day.  Caught +20 almost all in the flats...some decent size also.  Had two 4s and a 5.   Water is high and moving.  Had to dodge one storm, but the rest of the day was really comfortable and fun fishing.

[bocabasser]

the lake is doing its summer thing. catch a toad and fill your bag with some decent fish. had 18 pounds on sunday at slims tourney and finished 3rd. 18.7 beat us for 2nd and the winner had 28 pounds. same guy had 28 pounds last weekend as well. they're there, jus gotta find 'em.

[Gotfishyfingers?]

Funny, we only had a couple bites in the flats out at lox. I was really surprised, expected better results. The water looked nice and clean/ healthy grass to..  Caught more in the canal out west  past the big pump house. We threw all sorts of stuff to. I was hoping my holly body frog was gonna get smashed at least once but nada. Swimbaits and slogos we getting most of the action but we only managed maybe a 10-12 bass but nothing over 2lbs with some bowfins mixed in. Had to dodge a couple storms as well left by 1230.

[Gotfishyfingers?]

the lake is doing its summer thing. catch a toad and fill your bag with some decent fish. had 18 pounds on sunday at slims tourney and finished 3rd. 18.7 beat us for 2nd and the winner had 28 pounds. same guy had 28 pounds last weekend as well. they're there, jus gotta find 'em.

Nice job with second! How was the water clarity??

[piscicidal]

the lake is doing its summer thing. catch a toad and fill your bag with some decent fish. had 18 pounds on sunday at slims tourney and finished 3rd. 18.7 beat us for 2nd and the winner had 28 pounds. same guy had 28 pounds last weekend as well. they're there, jus gotta find 'em.

 

Bruce,

 

Who was the winner, Walls?

[piscicidal]

Funny, we only had a couple bites in the flats out at lox. I was really surprised, expected better results. The water looked nice and clean/ healthy grass to..  Caught more in the canal out west  past the big pump house. We threw all sorts of stuff to. I was hoping my holly body frog was gonna get smashed at least once but nada. Swimbaits and slogos we getting most of the action but we only managed maybe a 10-12 bass but nothing over 2lbs with some bowfins mixed in. Had to dodge a couple storms as well left by 1230.

 

I got there about 11:00 and ran west...about 12:30 a big storm came in from the East and I got stuck.  I tied up to the 3rd spillway, went up on the bank and rode it out.  The storm cooled things off and the rest of the day was nice cloudy/windy.  Caught almost all my fish on a horny toad in the pepper grass. Caught three fish flipping, including the 5lber.

[Mattbasscrusher]

I fished mike lendls flip fest tournament as well last Saturday out of a borrowed early 90s 19 nitro, ended up 7th with 20.67 after a 2 dead fish penalties. (Unfortunately a dink in the well got stuck in the sucker for the recirculator and cut the oxygen levels for at least one cycle. And that was enough to send two fish belly up )

I Fished right out front but top 2 ran down l67 in search or clear water and found it, to the tune of 31plus (forssell/sayler) and 28 plus(deboliac/Sloan). Good guys though and they all worked for their finishes, even thouhj it seems forrsell always bangs out 30 plus lbs

[SoFlaBassAddict]

I ended up at Holiday on Sunday. Had some fun catching fish on horny toads earlier in the morning. Nothing crazy though. Somewhere around 20 pounds. Bite turned off for me around 10:30 - 11:00. Had some guy offering me his shiners because he wasn't even getting hit on those. Went home to beat out the afternoon storms. Didn't feel like driving north to get caught in the rain. I woke up early on Saturday to booming storms over me and said screw it.

I'm planning on Lox or the Lake this weekend. Water levels are on the rise. Almost 13.5 ft and rising.

I was also having engine problems and I couldn't move around like I wanted. With all the storms popping up, I wasn't comfortable with my lack of mobility out there.

Get your motor issues fixed, Mike?

[Rick Harvey]

new to west palm beach, any guys on foot want to hit the ponds? I need to make some new fishing buddies lol. starting to go through bass withdrawls. ive been hitting little ponds I see from apartment complexs and google earth but if anyone knows some good spots Im all ears.

[BassinLou]

Welcome to BR. Several members live in that area. Maybe they can help you out. Goodluck. 

[piscicidal]

Looks like we lost about 5months worth of posts here...

 

Leo and I finished 2nd at Giblets and Gravy out of Clewiston yesterday with 24.5lbs.  60boats.  Leo would have had big fish also, but his 8.5lber coughed up a 10" mullet in the livewell as we were loading her up in the weigh in bag.  The half pound mullet wouldn't have been enough to give us first (1st place = 25.5lbs) so complaints.  Caught a bunch of fish and gave ourselves a chance to win...one more big bite in the last two hours and we would have it.

 

We're starting to figure it out pretty good out there.  Three straight trips well over 20lbs.   Figures...just about the time we start going back to the glades...

[BassinLou]

Looks like we lost about 5months worth of posts here...

 

Leo and I finished 2nd at Giblets and Gravy out of Clewiston yesterday with 24.5lbs.  60boats.  Leo would have had big fish also, but his 8.5lber coughed up a 10" mullet in the livewell as we were loading her up in the weigh in bag.  The half pound mullet wouldn't have been enough to give us first (1st place = 25.5lbs) so complaints.  Caught a bunch of fish and gave ourselves a chance to win...one more big bite in the last two hours and we would have it.

 

We're starting to figure it out pretty good out there.  Three straight trips well over 20lbs.   Figures...just about the time we start going back to the glades...

 

WTG Mike!! You guys are on a roll. I would like to see what reports you guys provide when you hit the glades again. That is my usual fishing grounds. 

[piscicidal]

Thanks Lou.  Feels pretty good to start seeing the results of our work there.  We were boat #5 and we have a pretty fast boat (~72mph).  We got to our first spot well ahead of the pack.  We start fishing a line of heads and Brandon McMillian pulls in on the other side of the head and starts fishing.  That's when you know you are in the right spot. 

 

Might try and hit Holiday Park tomorrow for a few hours.  Will likely be with my Dad so probably not going to hit it too hard.

[BassinLou]

Thanks Lou.  Feels pretty good to start seeing the results of our work there.  We were boat #5 and we have a pretty fast boat (~72mph).  We got to our first spot well ahead of the pack.  We start fishing a line of heads and Brandon McMillian pulls in on the other side of the head and starts fishing.  That's when you know you are in the right spot. 

 

Might try and hit Holiday Park tomorrow for a few hours.  Will likely be with my Dad so probably not going to hit it too hard.

 

Good luck Mike. I will be fishing 27 on Saturday with my son. I did pretty good over there last Saturday. 

[SirSnookalot]

My honey holes which are 2 of my community ponds were very hot for a few weeks.  Using nothing but light or ul spinning and top water popper I was consistently catching 18-24" bass, a ton of fun.  Well the bite has stopped, being landlocked the fish are still there unless the otters or gators ate them, we had gator pulled out of one of the ponds.  I am not giving up my method, there are good fish there and I'm going get some more, not a question of if but when. Doing ok in the canals but the fish have been small and using heavier tackle, not near as much fun as the pond action.

[piscicidal]

Another good day on Okeechobee today with Leo.  Brutal conditions...cold, bluebird, winds gusting over 30 out of the North in the morning.  

 

North wind is my nemesis out there, but today we got the better of her.

 

[Gotfishyfingers?]

 Nice HAWG!!

[BassinLou]

WOW!!!!! Great job dealing with your nemesis. How many pounds did that pig go for? 

[piscicidal]

Not quite 9lbs.

 

Took the kids to Holiday Park this afternoon.  Was very surprised at the good bite...only went out a couple hours  but caught about a half dozen like this and a bunch of 2-3lbers.